BONNE TERRE, MO – A 58-year-old driver was traveling too fast for road conditions and was injured after crashing on southbound US-67 on Saturday morning.
Mary J. Marler, of Leadington, was driving too fast for road conditions and lost control of her 2007 Lincoln MKZ, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Lincoln traveled off the left side of the road and struck a concrete barrier. This impact caused it to travel off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail. The accident occurred south of Cash Lane around 7:50 a.m.
Marler was transported to Parkland Health Center Farmington for minor injuries. She was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Lincoln sustained moderate damages.
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